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Kevin and Shannon – Chicago Engagement Photographer

Kevin and Shannon are the kind of couple you love to hang around with.  Bursting with energy and enthusiasm, full of creative ideas, easy-going, and quick to smile.  Both adventurers, they love to travel and explore, and are not afraid of anything.  On top of all that, they are full of jokes and stories that…

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Leah Nicoletti - Oh my goodness!! These are gorgeous!! Love you Shannie and can’t wait until August

Amanda Miller - Love that night time shot!

Jenny and Eric – Chicago Vintage Wedding

Oh Jenny and Eric.  What can I say?  You two are the best kind of people.  Charming and open-hearted, enthusiastic and giving.  You deserve all the happiness that the world has to offer – because without knowing it, you give that happiness to everybody around you.  And your love for each other?  You make our…

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Kristin Garcia - uh mazing!

Amanda Miller - Oh. My. God. How are you guys so freaking good? You are killing it!

Susan Sorenson Oleinik - Beautiful story, you did it again! Love the yellow and gray contrasts, very unique.

Cheryl Simpkin - Beautiful photos!

Christine Harrer - Beautiful pics/beautiful couple! Wish we could have been there to share your day.

Kathy Scott Schneider - hands down the most beautiful and entertaining wedding I have ever been to…. dancing with the White Sox mascot Southpaw will be hard to beat!

Kathy Scott Schneider - Congratulations to cousin Eric and to his lovely bride JennY!

Carol Nelson Scott - Beautiful Bride…Handsome Groom! It was a wonderful wedding…Thank you for letting us share your special day!

Amanda and Matt – Downtown Chicago Engagement

Amanda and Matt love to travel.  And even though Matt grew up around the world and met while working in DC, they both shared ties in the Chicago area.  So when they returned to the chilly Midwest for some wedding planning, we managed to squeeze in an engagement shoot downtown. Let me tell you, there…

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Amanda Miller - Love how happy they are!

Melody Puller Freeman - So sweet! I love them.

Melissa Sibo Kreiger - These are beautiful pictures and a beautiful couple.

Julie Ulkus - You guys look so good!!! Amazing pictures

Amanda Kathryn - Nice pictures guys!

FAQ – What is the difference between a big company and a small studio?

We have been talking to a lot of new couples lately, and are having so much fun hearing new how-you-met stories and awesome wedding plans.  My heart always goes out to newly engaged couples trying to navigate their way through wedding planning – I know how overwhelming it is to plan an event the size…

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Katie Sanders - Thank you for sharing, Ann. I was just trying to explain this exact idea to someone recently, but your post says it all – and says it a lot more eloquently! The reasons you listed are the exact reasons why Jon and I picked you and Kam to shoot our wedding!

Ann Oleinik - Thanks, Katie! I’m so happy it resonated with you! Also, I adore your profile photo. I think maybe you need one in your wedding clothes. :)

Christy Tyler - YES! Love this!

Favorite Parent Candid Moments

There’s always a moment.  That split second on your wedding day when your mom or dad looks at you with that look.   You might not even catch it.  It’s the look that contains an entire lifetime of memories starting the moment you came into the world.  That look that’s full of happiness and pride to see…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Oh Ann! These moments are so precious, and you’ve captured them so beautifully.

Ann & Kam Favorite Wedding Contest 2012

Wow, am I excited for this one!  Today is the day for our first-ever Favorite Wedding of 2012 Contest! If you saw our Favorite Engagement contest, you know how this goes.  Basically, we were so grateful about all of the wonderful people who made our 2012 so amazing, that we wanted to say Thank You,…

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Kirk Ashburn - I vote for Anmarie and Tim,

Maricarmen Martinez - I vote for Anmarie and tim

Nick Williams - I vote Tim and Anmarie

Lynn Serafini - I vote for Anmarie and Tim.

Peggy Vossekuil Klapperich - I vote for Ellen Gallagher and Paul Gallagher.

Al Klapperich - Another vote for Ellen & Paul Gallagher! :-)

Scott Charles Riley - My votes for the Paul and Ellen Gallagher wedding.

Cade Howell - I vote for for Ellen and Paul Gallagher wedding. Come on… actual emotion.

MaryRose Marinello Matheson - I vote for Anmarie and Tim!

Giuseppe JojoandGizep Battista - Pictures look great! Congrats guys! I voted!

Gege Chiano-Pizzoferrato - I vote for Anmarie and Tim!!!

Lori Rawlings - Ellen & Paul Gallagher- so beautiful and full of personality!

Angel Martino-Megenbier - I vote for Anmarie and Tim!

Lindsey Hicks - I voted for Erin & Andy!!

Amy Hutcheson - I vote for Erin and Andy!

Kathie Tingson Luzod - Lea & Lovell! I danced the night away all the way to the last dance!

Christopher Stindt - I vote for Ellen Gallagher and Paul Gallagher!

And the Winner Is….

Wow!  Thank you to everybody who voted for their favorite engagement session of 2012!  I have to say that I had a lot of fun seeing your posts on facebook and watching the votes come in.  You are all amazing in my book!  I have to say, the final vote was  so close….. so we…

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Judy Doud Johnson - Congrats Sara and Brett!

Featured Venue: Public Hotel – Chicago Intimate Wedding Photographer

Today’s featured venue is one of Chicago’s most stylish, sophisticated Gold Coast/Old Town Hotels – the Public Hotel.   This hotel has a number of features that make it a perfect destination for classy, intimate weddings, including the stunning rooftop view, the beautiful lobby and Pump Room, and catering that any foodie would die for….

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Emilia Schobeiri - beautiful work!

2012 Favorite Engagement Session Contest

We’ve got something fun today!  We’ve never done this before, but I’m super excited! We are happy to announce the first-ever Ann & Kam Favorite Engagement Session contest!  (We’ll be doing a wedding contest next week, so stay tuned.)  We’ve included links for each of our engagement session from 2012, and it’s your job to…

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Chicago Club – Chicago Wedding Venue Faves

Last week we kicked off our series of some of our favorite wedding venues from 2012 with Germania Place.  Today, we’re taking you to the heart of downtown to another historic Chicago location.  The Chicago Club is located right on Michigan Avenue, across from Grant Park and all of the beauty and photographic opportunities that…

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Lea and Lovell – Hyatt Regency Winter Wedding

There was a moment when it clicked.  A moment when all the planning and thinking faded away, the nerves disappeared, and the excitement set in.  At that moment, kneeling on the stage, her friends and family behind her, Lea turned to Lovell and smiled.  A smile just for Lovell.  The biggest, brightest, happiest, “we’re really…

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Joanna Small - Lea & Lovell – You are the most perfect couple! Your wedding was absolutely perfect!

Anmarie and Tim: The Film

Oh boy, we have been waiting to debut Anmarie and Tim’s ever since we met Anmarie for the first time last spring.  These two are so full of life and so giving, and it just shines through everything they do.  We couldn’t be more excited to feature their wedding film for the first time today!…

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Gia Pizzoferrato-Kaleel - AAAAAAAMAZING!

Susan Sorenson Oleinik - Beautiful! You really captured “the moments” Congratulations!

Fay and Kieron – Chicago Weddings

Some women just have it all.  Smart, beautiful, soulful, with a loving family and a guy who knows how to make her smile and make her think.  Fay is that kind of woman, and her deep love of family and tradition were just as evident as her beautiful smile, gorgeous dress, and handsome husband on…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Beautiful

Arthur Russki - Gorgeous!

Maninder Sharma - Beautiful pics!

Stacy Jelonek Costa - Beautiful!

Fay Costa - Thanks sis!

Linda Karagozian Chechopoulos - Gorgeous shots! Yia is here looking with me and she loved them also. You looked absolutely beautiful. We’ve heard many wonderful things about the evening. Congrats again!

Rachel and Mike – Elegance at the Public Hotel

She is elegance defined.  From her good taste, to her intelligence, her soft voice to her worldly soul, Rachel is, simply, classy.  And as a woman of taste, not just any groom would do.  Fortunately, Mike is not just any groom.  He is the kind of man with the sensibility to run a company and…

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Stephanie McCormick - Rachel Robbins Clue amazing photos! Simply elegant! Every detail was just stunning! Congrats again to you and Mike!

Christy Tyler - Stunning work & beautiful wedding! I love the Public Hotel! Such a gorgeous space!

Amanda and Brad’s Country Chic Independence Grove Wedding

As the room buzzed around her, Amanda was calm.  She was ready.  She put her earrings on, and waited as mom helped her into her dress.  Next her necklace, and finally her beloved boots.  And just like that, it was time to go. Brad was relaxed, ready to enjoy the day.  He laughed with his…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Looove that first dress detail picture!

Diana Dilitkanich - these pictures are amazing!

Jill Vander Meersch Beckes - Simply beautiful!

Christy Tyler - Gorgeous! Love that last dancing shot especially… so sweet!

Ashley Greene-Smith - SOOOO good :) Can’t wait to see more!

A New Look – Chicago Wedding Photographer

We are so excited to announce that the brand-spankin-new AnnKam.com is live! Before you go check it out, we have to give a huge shout-out to Jeffrey Shipley of J. Shipley Creative, who shaped our very vague ideas into a website that is more beautiful than we could have imagined.  We had been on the…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Christy Tyler - I don’t know how I missed this… but OH MY WORD. I’m totally obsessed! Seriously this is SO perfect! The site, the images,… all of it! Congrats you two!

Amanda Miller - It is so so so good! And the photos of the two of you on the site are absolutely gorgeous!

Joffrey Studios Wedding

It was a day filled with quiet moments and personal touches.  They created a wedding that was perfectly them,  focused on the meaning of the day for what it truly was.  As they described on the their wedding website, the theme of their wedding was, well, “marriage”.   Simple and perfect. Getting Ready: The Wit Venue: Joffrey…

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Carrie and Ben – Maxims Chicago Wedding

Standing at the entrance of the Drake Hotel, Carrie was a little nervous.  She could feel a slight chill as the door opened on the October day, and she stepped a little farther inside.  Waiting. Ben stood outside, under trees just starting to turn yellow.  Ready for the day to start, for her to arrive,…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Beautiful!

Cathy VanSickle - Truly a fairy tale wedding! Picture perfect!

Jeremy Bergstrom - Beautiful photos of a beautiful wedding.

Anmarie and Tim – Victoria In the Park Wedding

Whoever thought up the phrase “she lights up a room” must have been thinking of Anmarie.  But really, Anmarie could light up an entire city block.  She simply radiates energy, and it is obvious that those around her feel lifted by her generous spirit.  And Tim, well, Tim might just be the nicest guy ever….

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Emilia Schobeiri - ANN&KAM! Get it! This is gorgeous :-D

Delores Mayes Howard - Love love love the album Of Anmarie & Tim.

Kim Ramos - Beautiful, beautiful pictures for a very beautiful bride!

Cheryl Damato - Congratulation! Tim & Anmarie I remember you Anmarie when you were a beautiful little girl and you would play with Rosalia. And I have to tell you, that you are one of the most beautiful brides I have seen in a very long time just beautiful! Anmarie you could light up an entire city block! I wish you many many years of happiness :)

Cindy Barnett - Anmarie & Tim beautiful pictures, Anmarie you have grown up to be an incredible beauty you were a beauty as a little girl and you are Fabulous as a woman, the best of luck to you and your handsome husband.. Tell you dad I said hi.

Tia Bellos - WOW! She is stunning!

Jennifer Van Bergen Bereta - How do I vote?? This is an amazing album!

Nicholas James Pellegrino - likes this.

Nicholas James Pellegrino - yo. how do u vote?

Liz and Evan: A Byron Colby Barn Wedding

She walked through the door, and the house was buzzing.  Bridesmaids, family members, babies, and friends gathered to finish their final preparations and see Liz off as she became a bride.  Liz – confident, adventurous, and full of energy – could hardly wait. Liz and Evan’s wedding day just flew.  I know, everybody says that,…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Oh I loooove all the twinkly lights!

Liz Leider Peterson - Ann I LOVE the pictures so far! I cant wait to see the rest=) About how long does that take?

Annie Bednarski - Love your photos!!! hope you had fun

Lura Lackie - Great pictures!

Kathy Taylor Catanzaro - OMG, just beautiful!!

Greg Leider - Nice pictures

Lizz and Matt – a Chicago Engagement

When they met in 6th grade band, they had no idea what lay in store for them.  She played clarinet and he played trumpet, and things were good.  It wasn’t until college, when they were separated by most of a continent, that they realized how special their friendship was.  And so, navigating the challenges of…

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Nancy Berté - love them all!

Christy Tyler - Beautiful! The skyline ones kill me! So epic! :)

Marianne Coplan Schapiro - Great pix of both Matt and Lizz. I especially like the indoor ones, especially the close-ups. Mazel Tov!

Emilia Schobeiri - Ah! Love. I think my favorite might be the fourth one down of them walking. So sweet!

Lauren Wakefield - These are so great! I love the 2nd to last one on the right. It looks like you just caught a fleeting candid moment. Perfect!

Phyllis Luppino - Thank you for sharing.

Nika and Brett – Fulton's On the River

Her smile never waivered.  Even when she saw him for the first time and the tears threatened, she couldn’t help but laugh.  And nor did she have reason to pause, for it was the best of days and she would experience each emotion – the nervousness, the excitement, the fun, the romance – for all…

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Lauren Wakefield - So beautiful! I love all the shots around the city!

Vicki Donnowitz - The handcuffs are the best! Love it!

Sarah and Dave – Joffrey Tower Wedding

A quiet calm hung over her getting ready room, where her parents and her close friend had gathered to help her prepare.  No distractions, no stress, just the thoughtful presence of those most dear.  The event that lay before them seemed distant, even as it inched closer with the placement of every detail.  The ceremony…

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Emilia Schobeiri - She looks so happy!

FAQ – Bridal Party Photos

Bridal party photos sometimes seem like the biggest conundrum of a wedding day.   You have surrounded yourself with your best friends and family members who have invested time and money in being a part of your wedding day.  You definitely want some great photos together.   But we all know that your wedding party…

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Lauren Wakefield - That last shot is hysterical! And excellent tips!

Gracie and Tony – Classic St. Michael's and Chicago Club Wedding

Classic Beauty.  From her playful smile and her knowing eyes, to her sense of style and thoughtful touches, Gracie is, simply, classy.  It’s the thoughtful touches like the row of buttons on her Vera Wang gown, and the simplicity of a bouquet of all-white lilies.  Her home filled with books, instruments, her grandmother’s spinning wheel,…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Ann. Wow. These two are too much! You captured their day so perfectly.

Lauren Wakefield - Wow. I think this might be my favorite wedding of yours. Every image is stunning and so clean and crisp! Awesome awesome job. LOVE the ones my the art institute! So beautiful.

Marie Robey Wood - Thank you for sharing – I was heartbroken to miss the wedding but this is a little bit of consolation. Just beautiful.

Elida Vasquez Lopez - I can’t help but remember when Gracie Klock Mills was one of “my girls” in the acolyte class. I am so so happy that she has grown into a good woman and has found a life partner to love. Blessings to you and Tony! We love you. :)

Rise Steglich - What a Beautiful young woman she has grown into. That gown is to die for! Julie, you did well!

Revpete Lopez - AMEN, what my wife said.

Carolyn Getting - Wow and wow and wow! Beautiful wedding. God’s blessings to her and her mate.

Carolyn J. Scheider - What a gorgeous couple. Gracie, you look so beautiful. God’s blessings.

Dave Tovar - Wow, what an awesome bride. Her gown is stunning and the photos are fantastic!

Amanda Miller - These are amazing! LOVE the portraits in the Art Institute gardens! And killer reception lighting!

Lindsay and Andrew’s Southwest Michigan Soiree

Lindsay has style.  She’s the kind of woman who takes care of the people around her, holding her family together with grace. Andrew is a people person.  The kind of guy who held every baby and danced with every girl at his wedding.  The kind of dad who is going to spoil his daughters b/c…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Oh my word. This is absolutely my favorite of your weddings so far! Gorgeous!

Ellen Vossekuil - How adorable is that kissing photo of all the couples? That is superb!

Terry Hess Jarrett - Such beutiful pictures you two. I’m sure your day was wonderful and will continue.

Monday Sneak Peeks!

After one of our busiest weeks of the year, we are practically swimming in pretty images!  As we nurse our tired muscles we thought we’d share a sneaky sneak peek of a few of our upcoming weddings!  Congratulations to all of our couples, and we can’t wait to show you the rest!

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Emilia Schobeiri - oh my word. that second dress is AMAZING! I can’t wait to see the whole wedding :-D

Lauren Wakefield - Oooooh…I love them all. But I’m with Em…that second dress is amazing!

Jill and Brad – Danada House Wedding

Jill and Brad just have this way about them.  It’s the way they look at each other.  The way he holds her hand.  The way she gives him a little extra squeeze.  The way they care for their family and friends, and the way that they delight the little things in life. We have been in…

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Emilia Schobeiri - What a fun wedding!

Lauren Wakefield - Ok seriously I’m obsessed. I love the red dress. I love the sunflowers. And I especially love the portraits in the field! Oh…and I love you guys. Ok I’m done. :)

Carrie and Ben’s Guthrie’s Tavern Engagement

There must be something about this place.  This little bar on Addison, with globes on the walls and painted tiles on the ceiling – Guthrie’s Tavern –  is the place where couples go to fall in love over a local draft and a game of checkers. For Carrie and Ben, it was Connect 4.  They…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Ah! So cute. I love these!

Christy Tyler - LOVE THIS! Especially love the 3rd & 4th shots!

Amanda Miller - I love this session! So darn cute! And I love her dress!

Jess and Todd – Wisconsin Barn Wedding

She couldn’t help herself from doing a little spin.  The delicate layers of the skirt lifted up, and she smiled.  It was perfect, this vintage 1950′s dress, with slight modifications just for her.  The lace capped sleeves, the V-shaped back, perfect. Their wedding, their relationship, was perfectly unique.  No other location could provide the soul…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Ah! LOVE the confetti!

Robyn Oleinik Kieffer - wow. Fabulous gown, flowers and PHOTOS! great job Ann and Kam!

Todd Speck - Ann, you and Kam are the best! Can’t wait to see the rest of the shots!

Armand Rabinowitz - This are AMAZING photos. You guys look so happy. Cheers to many years!

Amanda Miller - That first photo….AMAZING! Oh my goodness, it’s just beautiful! And your lighting for the dancing photos is stellar!

Laura Barbaro - Congratulations and best wishes! Gorgeous shots of beautiful memories!

The Photo Art Album

When Kamran and I attended WPPI this year, I had one big goal: to find the best album company out there.  After three days of visiting with every company I could, I finally found the album I was looking for.  There was just something different about this one, from the fine quality of the museum…

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Emilia Schobeiri - So beautiful!

Presenting: Emily and Dave’s Short Film

This is how it starts…  He was waiting for her, fixing his tie, clasping his cufflinks, his back turned away from the door so that he would not see her when she entered.  He wanted to see her.  Finally, she opened the door, stepped into the corridor, and began the walk that seemed to take…

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Amanda M Miller - You guys are killing it! :)

Nia McCullough - I absolutely LOVED this! It just made me so happy seeing how happy they were!

Wedding Preparation – Getting Ready to Get Ready

The hours before your wedding are some of the most precious of the day.  Kamran and I just love to be a part of all the emotion, nerves and excitement that fill the air as the girls get ready. I recently wrote a post with ideas about gifts for your spouse-to-be on your wedding day,…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Love these tips!

Amanda M Miller - These are fantastic tips! Especially the ‘surround yourself with happiness’! :)

Lauren Wakefield - Great tips!

The Happiest Day – Historic Dawes House Wedding

She had a smile as wide as the ocean.  From the moment we walked in, until they waved goodbye under a canopy of sparklers, she radiated joy.  It would start at the edges of her lips, into her eyes, until she couldn’t hold back from jumping and laughing and dancing.  And why not?  It was…

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Lauren Wakefield - Wow…these are really awesome. The first one and the shot with her veil blowing. Beautiful!

Teresa Fairchild - What a beautiful venue, and photography!

Mandy Bisek Solner - Ann, you really knocked it out of the ball park with these. Amazing photography and an amazing venue. I’m so excited to see how much your business has grown! You rocked it, girl!

Christy Tyler - You guys – your work gets BETTER & BETTER with every wedding! These are stunning! LOVE that ring shot especially! Wowza!

Amanda M Miller - Oh my goodness…that black and white of them on landing of ths staircase!

Emily Boutwell - We loved all our wedding pictures! Thanks so much Ann and Kam!

Ellen and Marshall – A Downtown Chicago Wedding

She has a sophisticated grace.  A spunky intelligence that sparkles under her calm, smiling eyes.  He adores her.  He looks at her when she doesn’t know it, smiles, his hugs lingering.  They don’t seek attention, but when they are together they light up the world around them. Ellen and Marshall celebrated their wedding with their…

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Emilia Schobeiri - Ann! These are gorgeous.

Amanda M Miller - Loveeeeee the last one so much!

Christy Tyler - Gorgeous! I especially love the black & white of them by the window. Beautiful.

Kristina Ball - OH MY GOODNESS! Those pictures just scream LOVE!

Hope Liebersohn - What a treat – Chicago and you two deserve each other (my nephew and his blushing bride) – beautiful snaps of Chicago and you two.

Penny Huntington Hughes - Beautiful photos!

Laura and Ben – Chicago Boat Wedding!

They met in Germany.  Two Americans abroad, who found a home in each other. The bright, colorful, wide world fills their Chicago home, and the reminds them that wherever in the world they are, home is where they are together.   We were so excited to be a part of Laura and Ben’s fabulous wedding…

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Erin Smith - Beautiful!

Christy Tyler - WOW WOW WOW! What a gorgeous wedding – and how cool to get married on a boat? I don’t know how you got the shot where it looks like you are standing on water – of them on the boat with the city in the background – but it is stunning!

Beth McIlroy - looks fab laura!

Elana Kranz - BEAUTIFUL!

Lauren Wakefield - I LOVE the black and whites of them getting married and the shoe shot on the boat! So so awesome! You guys did an amazing job!

Amanda M Miller - That ring shot on the globe, I love!

Lea and Lovell – Chicago Urban Engagement Shoot

Lovell knew it right away.  He was going to marry this girl. Lea wasn’t quite so sure.  She thought she wasn’t ready to give up her freedom. But then she realized that the right person can give you the freedom to fly.   I am so excited for Lea and Lovell’s December wedding.  I love…

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Lauren Wakefield - I love the numbers! And the grungy tracks…awesome session!

Amanda M Miller - The numbers are so fun! Love it!

Lauren Wakefield - I love the numbers! And the grungy tracks…awesome session!

Amanda M Miller - The numbers are so fun! Love it!

Rita and Randy – Lincoln Park Germania Place Wedding

She looked out the window, anxious.  Was the trolley here yet? It finally hit her.  She was wearing her wedding dress.   She was ready to go.  She just wanted to see him. Excited and nervous all at once.  Butterflies.  This feeling that you only get once, for a moment, just before you get married….

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Lauren Wakefield - OMG you guys! These are stunning! The portraits in the beginning of the bride are amazing! And the backlit shots outside. I love them! So so good!

Sandra Kay Vrooman Turner - Jerry looks like he is ready to cry as he is walking her down the aisle. Maybe he can't believe that his baby girl is getting married. It looks like it was a absolute beautiful wedding Congratulations Rita Sullivan and RandyAlexander.

Christy Tyler - LOVE that backlit bridal shot of her messing with her flowers! Sooo many great moments. So many. Love it.

Amanda M Miller - The bridal portraits are so classic and beautiful! Oh my goodness!

Lauren Wakefield - OMG you guys! These are stunning! The portraits in the beginning of the bride are amazing! And the backlit shots outside. I love them! So so good!

Sandra Kay Vrooman Turner - Jerry looks like he is ready to cry as he is walking her down the aisle. Maybe he can’t believe that his baby girl is getting married. It looks like it was a absolute beautiful wedding Congratulations Rita Sullivan and RandyAlexander.

Christy Tyler - LOVE that backlit bridal shot of her messing with her flowers! Sooo many great moments. So many. Love it.

Amanda M Miller - The bridal portraits are so classic and beautiful! Oh my goodness!

Emilia Schobeiri - This is hands down my favorite wedding of yours. GORGEOUS!

Lauren and Aaron – Married

Unabashed Joy.  It radiates from Lauren and Aaron whenever they are around each other.  From the moment they saw each other for the first time until the end of the night.  Joy. Lauren and Aaron are one of the most genuine couples we’ve ever met, and we’ve been so excited for their wedding that it’s…

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Lauren Wakefield - I love how much emotion you captured! Awesome job!

Lauren Wakefield - I love how much emotion you captured! Awesome job!

Gracie and Tony – Engaged

Theirs is a romance made for Hollywood. They met the first day of college, and fell in love while studying in Paris. She is sweet, kind, smart, and gorgeous.  He is the handsome philosopher.  ’Nuff said. When he looks at her, she glows.  When she smiles at him, he melts. And the kicker is, it’s…

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Christy Tyler Photography - So so so adorable! I love these! Isn't it just amazing up there? I especially love the beachy ones you guys did! The light is gorgeous!

Emilia Jane - Beautiful! I love these Ann!!!

Amanda M Miller - So much gorgeousness! All that greenery, I swoon!

Christy Tyler Photography - So so so adorable! I love these! Isn’t it just amazing up there? I especially love the beachy ones you guys did! The light is gorgeous!

Amanda M Miller - So much gorgeousness! All that greenery, I swoon!

Save the Date!

I know you all remember Lindsay and Andrew, who just knocked us over with their sweetness when we met them and their adorable daughters recently. We are so excited to debut their Save the Date Film!  Get ready to melt with the adorableness of Addison and Giulianna, who totally stole the show.

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Christy Tyler - This is great you guys! Wow! Video & photo offerings? Amazing!

Amanda M Miller - Photograpy & Cinema? Look at you guys go! So awesome! (And when the little girl grabs his face and kisses him. SO CUTE!)

Amanda M Miller - *photography

Christy Tyler - This is great you guys! Wow! Video & photo offerings? Amazing!

Amanda M Miller - Photograpy & Cinema? Look at you guys go! So awesome! (And when the little girl grabs his face and kisses him. SO CUTE!)

Amanda M Miller - *photography

Amanda and Brad’s Spring Romance

To let go, to laugh freely, to love deeply, to run through the woods with your arms wide open, that is living. Amanda is the kind of girl who is not afraid to run, to look deeply into Brad’s eyes, or to dance on a grassy knoll. Brad knows how to catch her, to lift…

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Lauren Wakefield - LOVE this session! it is so carefree and romantic! Awesome job!!!

aeoleinik - Thanks, Lauren! Carefree is totally the word I couldn’t think of but fits perfectly!

Amanda Miller - Love these! Especially because she is wearing my beloved Frye boots! :P

Jill and Ken – Happiness, Naturally

You may remember Jill and Ken from their recent Lincoln Park engagement shoot, where we were so impressed by their natural affection and easy laughter.   We were really looking forward to their wedding day at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and we could not have imagined a day filled with more genuine joy and love…

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Lindsay, Andrew, Addison & Giulianna

Get ready for some cuteness!  Lindsay and Andrew brought their two beautiful daughters out to play with us this weekend, and they totally stole the show.  Baby Giulianna was as happy and smiley as could be, and both the girls looked absolutely adorable in their matching dresses. Lindsay and Andrew could not have been sweeter.  Kind,…

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Joan Armon - Absolutely gorgeous job!!

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Lindsay Armon - Thank you for capturing my family so perfectly. We cannot wait for the wedding and we look forward to seeing you guys again!

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Wedding Inspiration – Candid Moments

In my last post, I wrote about how much work can go into setting the stage for beautiful candid images.  But make no mistake, sometimes the best candid shots are just wonderful moments that we just happen to record. This moment is a perfect example, and one of our favorite memories from 2011.  This adorable…

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Creating Beautiful Candid Images

A lot of couples tell me how much they love candid wedding photos.  They love images that show emotion and personality, and they look natural and relaxed. As a photographer, I love those images, too.  I love it when the emotion in your face just jumps out of an image, or when a particular photo…

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Jill and Ken, Engaged

Jill is one of those women that you just want to be around all the time.  Her energy is contagious, and an obvious intelligence underlies her easy smile.  I imagine Ken is her rock.  A little more serious, but with a smile that lights up when Jill’s around.  They are the kind of couple that…

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Emilia Jane - Oh Ann! That first black and white. Be still my soul :-)

Jill and Ken – Happiness, Naturally - [...] may remember Jill and Ken from their recent Lincoln Park engagement shoot, where we were so impressed by their natural affection and easy laughter.   We were really looking [...]

FAQ: What is a First Look?

When you are planning your wedding day, it can be hard to know just how much time you will need or how the day is going to feel.  One thing that I have been recommending to all of my clients is to consider having a “first look” where you have a private moment to see…

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FAQ: Wedding Day Timeline | Chicago Wedding Photographer - [...] timeline is based on having a first look, which I wrote about in more detail last week.  As  you can see, when we do a first look we are [...]

A Chicago Engagement Story: Jess and Todd

Jess and Todd met at a CSO concert, and managed to visit every music venue in Chicago over the course of their budding relationship.  They are, of course, huge music fans.  But I might venture to say that they are, also, huge fans of each other. With a beautiful outdoor barn wedding planned for the…

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Emilia Jane - Awww I love that they met at the CSO!

Jess B - These look great! I’m so looking forward to seeing the rest!

Erin and Andy’s Big Adventure

Kamran and I recently had the pleasure of photographing Erin and Andy’s wedding day in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Although Erin lives in Colorado, I have been falling for her over facebook for most of the past year.  You see, Erin and Andy are the kind of couple who do the things that most of us dream…

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Elmer's Lake Geneva Boat Line, Inc. - Happy anniversary Andy & Erin!

Claire & Bobby’s New Years Eve Extravaganza

On New Years Eve Kamran and I traveled to Bloomington-Normal  to photograph Claire and Bobby’s wedding at the Marriott Hotel.  It was a party from the very first minute.  Claire and Bobby possess that mixture of fun and goofiness and personal style that just keep you smiling all day, and their families were just a…

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Lori Brennan - Beautiful pictures Ann and Kamran!! Can’t wait to see all of them. thank you so much!!

Maiko - - Fantastic as aaywls ..top togging at it’s very best, love the fisheye(?) shots .and the sunset silhouettes too .but it’s hard to pick any favs from that set .beautiful!!

Moments from 2011

As we wrap up 2011 and look forward to 2012, it’s meant so much to us that so many awesome people have invited us into their lives at such a fun, crazy, intense, emotional, and happy time of their lives.  We have had so much fun in 2011, and we could think of no better…

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Storybook Albums

We’ve been getting some of our couple’s Hardcover Storybook Albums into the studio, and they’re looking awesome!  I was so excited to see some of these cool new cover materials that I wanted to share them with all of you. Kimberly and Jonathon and Kathy and John both chose fabric covers for their Storybook Albums….

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Our Video Debut

I’m so excited to present this introduction video that Kamran and I produced.  We always feel that our website and blog are so distant that we wanted to find a way to introduce ourselves directly.  So now you can get to know me a little bit before you meet me in person.  At least now…

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